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Career resources

Résumé writing

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Interviewing

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Networking

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Negotiating an offer

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July 29

GTSWCA Golf Day organized by Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association at the Lionhead Golf & Country Club, Brampton, ON Tel:905-629-7766

August 9 - 11

Winning Grievances & Arbitrations organized by Canadian Professional Management Services Inc. Edmonton, AB Tel:604-688-2641

August 12

CSC Toronto Chapter 23rd Annual Golf Tournament organized by CSC (Construction Specifications Canada) - Toronto Chapter at the Deer Creek Golf & Country Club, Ajax, ON Tel:1-888-494-9350 Email:djfournier@can.rogers.com

August 13 - 14

Heavy Equipment, Boat & RV Auction organized by Aero Auctions at the 74 School House Rd. 9th Line of ORO, ORO Medonte, ON Tel:866-375-6109 Email:Mike@aeroauctions.ca

August 15 - 18

AMO Annual Conference organized by Association of Municipalities of Ontario at the Caesars Windsor, Windsor, ON Tel:416-971-9856

August 19 - 21

HRAI's 42nd Annual Meeting and Conference organized by Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada at the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis, Kananaskis, AB Tel:1-800-267-2231

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